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Vehicle wrap near you
A vehicle wrap in vinyl film over your paint: full colour change, partial wrap, chrome delete or business graphics, removable later.
- Time needed
- More than a day
- plan to leave it
- Mobile service
- At the shop
- drop-off
- Shops in Canada
- 1
- doing this work
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What a vehicle wrap is
A wrap is a layer of adhesive vinyl film applied over the existing paint and trimmed at the edges. It can change the colour of the whole vehicle, cover only the roof, hood or mirrors, black out chrome trim, or carry printed graphics for a business van, and while it is on it shields the paint beneath from sun and light scuffs. When you want the original colour back, the film is peeled off.
The vehicle is washed and decontaminated, wiped with solvent, and lights, handles, badges and mirrors are removed or masked so the film can tuck around the edges. Panels are wrapped one at a time, heated so the film stretches around curves, squeegeed flat, trimmed and post-heated so it holds its shape. A wrap does not repair paint: peeling clear coat, rust and a cheap repaint must be fixed first, because damaged paint comes off with the film.
- For cars, EVs, vans, trucks, RVs and trailers
- Takes more than a day
What does a vehicle wrap cost?
It depends on your vehicle and the shop. Post a job with your budget and compare the bids shops near you send.
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1 shop across Canada does vehicle wrap.
What to expect
Vehicle wrap, step by step
What the job normally covers, what to mention in your request, and the signs that it is time. Every shop says what its bid includes.
The job
What’s included
- Colour or design confirmed with a film sample held against the vehicle in daylight
- Vehicle washed, decontaminated and wiped with solvent so the film bonds to clean paint
- Handles, badges, lights and mirrors removed or masked so the film can wrap around the edges
- Cast vinyl applied panel by panel, heated to stretch around curves and squeegeed flat
- Seams and relief cuts placed where they are hard to see, with edges tucked into panel gaps
- Edges and recessed areas post-heated so the film keeps its shape
- Printed graphics laminated on commercial jobs so they resist scratches and sun
- Parts refitted, and a care sheet covering washing and the first week
Checklist
Before you post
- 01Ask which film is used, cast or calendered, and from which maker, and how long the maker rates it for vertical surfaces
- 02Have the shop inspect the paint first; a wrap over peeling clear coat, rust or a cheap repaint can pull paint off later
- 03Ask exactly what is covered: door jambs, inside edges, roof, and whether removing lights and bumpers is included
- 04Get the warranty in writing for lifting, bubbling and fading, and ask what would void it, such as pressure washing at the edges
- 05Ask to see photos of the shop’s earlier wraps on your type of vehicle, and where the seams will fall
- 06For a commercial wrap, ask who designs the artwork, how many proofs are included, and what the design costs
Signs
When you need it
- A colour change that can be reversed later, or a finish such as matte or satin that paint makes costly
- A business van, truck or trailer that needs a logo, phone number and services on the side
- Chrome trim, mirrors, roof or grille you would like blacked out without repainting
- A leased or newer vehicle with paint in good shape that you want to change and later return
- An accent such as a roof, stripes or mirror caps, without committing to paint
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Get a vehicle wrap done in four steps
You set the budget and choose the shop. Posting is free, and you pay the shop you hire once the work is 100% done.
- 01
Post your job
Choose the service, describe the job and your vehicle, and set your budget. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- 02
Shops compete
Nearby shops that do the work see your request and send their best offer: price, when they can start, what is included.
- 03
Accept the best offer
Compare bids, ratings and distance, then hire one shop. The others are told, politely.
- 04
Talk and get it done
Your conversation with the shop opens right away to agree on the day. You pay only after the job is complete.
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Questions
Questions about vehicle wraps
General answers for drivers in Canada. The shop you hire confirms the details for your vehicle.
How long does a wrap take, and how long will I be without the vehicle?
A full wrap usually keeps the vehicle for three to five days, because it must be cleaned, partly disassembled, wrapped panel by panel and left to settle before pickup. A partial wrap or a chrome delete is often done in a day. Complex bumpers, deep recesses and printed commercial designs take longer, so ask the shop for a promised date.
Can I wrap only part of my vehicle?
Yes, and it is popular. The roof, hood, mirror caps, spoiler and window trim are common choices, and a chrome delete blacks out shiny window trim, grille surrounds and badges in gloss or satin black. A partial wrap costs a fraction of a full one, and it is an easy way to try a finish before committing.
Will a wrap damage my paint?
Sound factory paint is normally unharmed, and the film can shield it from sun and light scuffs. Paint that has been repainted, or whose clear coat is peeling, may lift when the film is removed, and existing chips and scratches can print through or show. Ask the shop to inspect the paint and note its condition before it starts.
Is a wrap a better choice than a repaint?
A wrap suits a vehicle with sound paint that you may want to return to its original colour, and a repaint suits damaged paint or a permanent change. A wrap usually costs less than a repaint to the same standard, can be undone, offers finishes such as matte, satin and colour-shift, and protects the paint beneath. Paint is permanent and can hide old damage, while a wrap is not a repair and cannot cover rust or peeling.
How long does a vehicle wrap last, and how do I care for it?
Good cast film usually lasts about three to seven years, depending on the film, how much sun the vehicle sees and how it is washed. Roofs and hoods age first. Hand wash gently, keep pressure-washer jets away from the edges, avoid brush car washes and wax on matte films, and rinse off winter salt often. Parking in a garage adds years.
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